Obituaries

David Claiborne Young

David Claiborne Young

Lincoln, CA – David Claiborne Young passed away peacefully at his residence, Summerset Senior Living in Lincoln, California, on July 26, 2026, at the age of 101. David, "Doc", was the …

Patricia Balfour Ingelstrom

Patricia Balfour (Aytoun) Ingelstrom

Peterborough, NH – Patricia Balfour (Aytoun) Ingelstrom died at Spring Village at Summerhill in Peterborough, NH on August 21, 2026. She was 91 years old; born on November 25, 19 …

Stephen Michael Fontaine

Stephen Michael Fontaine

Gorham, ME – On June 6th, 2026, Stephen Michael Fontaine passed away of lung cancer at his home in Gorham, Maine. His loving wife of 21 years, Diane, was by his side.

Stephen was …

Frederick Paro Jr.

Frederick "Dan" Paro, Jr.

Hancock, NH – Frederick Daniel Paro, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home after battling a brief illness. Born in Nashua, NH, he lived in Greenfield, NH until moving to Hancock …

Willard W. Oja

Willard W. Oja

Dublin, NH – Willard W. Oja, of Dublin, passed away August 17, 2026 at New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton where he had resided for the past eleven years.

Willard (Willie) was born in Jaf …

Joanne Marie Manning

Joanne Marie Manning

Jaffrey, NH – Joanne Marie Manning passed on August 14, 2026. She was born in 1952, lived several decades, each one bringing her new friends and adventures. The daughter of Joe and Marie in Jaff …

Earl R. Chamberlain Jr.

Earl R. Chamberlain, Jr.

Saratoga, AR – Earl R. Chamberlain, Jr., age 77, of Saratoga, AR, a long-time resident of Jaffrey, NH, passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born in Peterborough, NH, on November 9, 1948, a …

Benjamin Alan Watson

Benjamin Alan Watson

Peterborough, NH – Benjamin Alan Watson died on August 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with incurable cancer. He was 64. He leaves behind his loving sisters, Debbie and Cynthia, and a family …

Leonard V. Short Jr.

Leonard V. Short, Jr.

Orleans, MA – Leonard Victor Short, Jr., died at home in Orleans on August 3, 2026, at age 94, surrounded by family. His names seemed designed as counterweights to the diminutive meaning of &qu …

Anthony W. Merlino

Anthony W. Merlino

Goffstown, NH – Anthony Merlino, 68, of Goffstown, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026, after a brief illness.

Anthony was a jovial man who loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed hun …

Lynne M. Saucier

Lynne M. Saucier

New Ipswich, NH – Lynne M. Saucier, 74, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, on August 8, 2026. She was born on May 24, 1952, in B …

Rita J. Bergeron

Rita J. Bergeron

Keene, NH – It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Rita Jeannette Bergeron (Lafond), who peacefully left this world on August 1, 2026, s …

James Adams

James Adams

Dublin, NH – It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of a remarkable man. James (Jim) Adams – Husband, Father, Papou, Coach, Mentor, Friend – died on August 3, 2026 in the comfort of h …

Robert Champagne Jr.

Robert (Bob) Champagne, Jr.

Greenville, NH – Robert (Bob) H. Champagne, Jr., age 66, of Greenville, NH passed away unexpectedly on October 7th, 2025 and is truly missed. Bob loved his family and friends dearly. He l …

Marie G. Lovy

Marie G. Lovy

Naples , ME – Marie G. Lovy passed peacefully on May 20, 2026. Her loving and faithful husband, Mike Lovy of 25 years was at her side in her time of passing. Her son Ray sat vigil at his Mothers side f …

Anne Kenney

Anne (Duffy) Kenney

Hancock, NH – Anne (Duffy) Kenney of Hancock, New Hampshire, passed away on July 17, 2026, following a short illness. She was 90 years old.

Born on September 5, 1935, in Fall River, Ma …

Francis P. Woodward

Francis P. "Cookie" Woodward

Hartwell, GA – Francis P. (Cookie) Woodward, 95, formerly of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully at his home in Hartwell, GA on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love o …

Frederick Daniel Woodward

Frederick 'Danny' Daniel Woodward

White Lake, WI – Frederick 'Danny' Daniel Woodward, age 64, of White Lake, Wisconsin, unexpectedly died on June 12, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born on …

Anne Willette

Anne Willette

Bedford, NH – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne (Carasimas) Willette, 100, of Bedford, NH. She departed peacefully while surrounded by her family on the morning of July 26, 20 …

Ann L. Royce 86

Ann L. Royce

Jaffrey, NH – Ann L. Royce, 86, of Jaffrey, died with her daughter by her side at Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on July 9, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

A …